Sign up to receive our press releases
There are 143 Press Releases that date back to 01/28/2004. First 10 records listed.
For Immediate Release: 12/20/2007
Legal, Financial and Real Estate Industries Dominate Presidential Fundraising, Study Shows
More than half the major fundraisers for the presidential campaigns hail from just three segments of the U.S. economy: lawyers and law firms, representing both corporate and consumer interests; the financial sector; and real estate, according to a joint study released Thursday by Public Citizen and Campaign Finance Institute.
Legal, Financial and Real Estate Industries Dominate Presidential Fundraising, Study Shows
More than half the major fundraisers for the presidential campaigns hail from just three segments of the U.S. economy: lawyers and law firms, representing both corporate and consumer interests; the financial sector; and real estate, according to a joint study released Thursday by Public Citizen and Campaign Finance Institute.
For Immediate Release: 08/02/2007
Congress Delivers on Lobbying and Ethics Reforms
Public Citizen heartily applauds the 110th Congress for delivering on its promise of enacting far-reaching lobbying and ethics reforms.
Congress Delivers on Lobbying and Ethics Reforms
Public Citizen heartily applauds the 110th Congress for delivering on its promise of enacting far-reaching lobbying and ethics reforms.
For Immediate Release: 08/01/2007
Public Citizen Urges House Ethics Task Force To Adjust Recommendations to New Ethics Reality
In a letter sent today to the House Task Force on Ethics Enforcement, Public Citizen called upon lawmakers to propose fundamental reforms commensurate with the new lobbying and ethics law expected to pass Congress this week, rather than merely tinker with the existing failed system of ethics enforcement.
Public Citizen Urges House Ethics Task Force To Adjust Recommendations to New Ethics Reality
In a letter sent today to the House Task Force on Ethics Enforcement, Public Citizen called upon lawmakers to propose fundamental reforms commensurate with the new lobbying and ethics law expected to pass Congress this week, rather than merely tinker with the existing failed system of ethics enforcement.
For Immediate Release: 07/30/2007
Public Citizen Urges Congress to Pass Ground-Breaking Package of Lobbyist Fundraising, Earmark and Other Key Reforms
Public Citizen praised new lobbying and ethics reform legislation introduced in Congress today. Nearly two years – and one Congress – after a wave of lobbying and ethics scandals put a dozen current and former lawmakers under criminal investigations, the 110th Congress is on the verge of passing far-reaching reforms to change the way business is done on Capitol Hill.
Public Citizen Urges Congress to Pass Ground-Breaking Package of Lobbyist Fundraising, Earmark and Other Key Reforms
Public Citizen praised new lobbying and ethics reform legislation introduced in Congress today. Nearly two years – and one Congress – after a wave of lobbying and ethics scandals put a dozen current and former lawmakers under criminal investigations, the 110th Congress is on the verge of passing far-reaching reforms to change the way business is done on Capitol Hill.
For Immediate Release: 07/26/2007
Revamped WhiteHouseForSale Web Site Tracks 2008 Presidential Candidates’ “Bundlers”
Public Citizen today unveiled a Web site that provides an up-to-date listing of the 2008 presidential hopefuls’ “bundlers,” the super-fundraisers who are powering the billion-dollar race for the White House.
Revamped WhiteHouseForSale Web Site Tracks 2008 Presidential Candidates’ “Bundlers”
Public Citizen today unveiled a Web site that provides an up-to-date listing of the 2008 presidential hopefuls’ “bundlers,” the super-fundraisers who are powering the billion-dollar race for the White House.
For Immediate Release: 07/11/2007
Enough Already! Sen. DeMint – Remove Your Hold on Ethics Reform
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) should release his hold on groundbreaking lobbying and ethics reform legislation, Public Citizen said in a letter sent to DeMint today.
Enough Already! Sen. DeMint – Remove Your Hold on Ethics Reform
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) should release his hold on groundbreaking lobbying and ethics reform legislation, Public Citizen said in a letter sent to DeMint today.
For Immediate Release: 05/24/2007
Congress Delivers on Bundling
Statement of Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook
Congress Delivers on Bundling
Statement of Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook
For Immediate Release: 05/17/2007
Lobbying and Ethics Reform Measure Produced Today Lacks Key Provisions
The lobbying and ethics reform bill (H.R. 2316) approved by the House Judiciary Committee today falls far short of the Democratic Party’s promise to American voters to make this Congress “the cleanest in history,” according to Public Citizen.
Lobbying and Ethics Reform Measure Produced Today Lacks Key Provisions
The lobbying and ethics reform bill (H.R. 2316) approved by the House Judiciary Committee today falls far short of the Democratic Party’s promise to American voters to make this Congress “the cleanest in history,” according to Public Citizen.
For Immediate Release: 05/14/2007
Congress Must Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers, Public Citizen Says
Whistleblowers are crucial to the health of democracy and need stronger protections from Congress against retaliation, Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook told attendees at the first day of events for "Washington Whistleblower Week." Public Citizen joined with more than 40 whistleblower and public interest groups in sponsoring a week-long gathering of whistleblowers from throughout the country in Washington, D.C., to share their stories with Congress and the public.
Congress Must Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers, Public Citizen Says
Whistleblowers are crucial to the health of democracy and need stronger protections from Congress against retaliation, Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook told attendees at the first day of events for "Washington Whistleblower Week." Public Citizen joined with more than 40 whistleblower and public interest groups in sponsoring a week-long gathering of whistleblowers from throughout the country in Washington, D.C., to share their stories with Congress and the public.
For Immediate Release: 04/11/2007
Public Citizen Calls on IRS and FEC to Penalize Nonprofit Group For Electioneering, Revoke Tax Status
Public Citizen today filed complaints with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the nonprofit group Americans for Job Security (AJS) has violated both the terms of its tax status and federal election law.
Public Citizen Calls on IRS and FEC to Penalize Nonprofit Group For Electioneering, Revoke Tax Status
Public Citizen today filed complaints with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the nonprofit group Americans for Job Security (AJS) has violated both the terms of its tax status and federal election law.
